Want to stand out from the rest of the crowd? Custom ringtones are the way to go, and here we will show how to make a ringtone for Android way to personalize your Android smartphone. You can use your favorite songs as ringtones and assign each one to specific friends, family members or even your boss. Read on below to know how you can turn a song into a ringtone for Android via a step-by-step tutorial. Show
Android has a way to create custom ringtones baked right into its operating system. Since Android 9.0 Pie is possible to download anything special to get this to work. All you need is a song or audio file on your device. For this tutorial, we use the Google Pixel 5 running on Android 12. Once you have your file stored on your phone, head over to Settings and then Sound & vibration. Tap Phone ringtone > My Sounds and then at the bottom right of the screen click on the + icon to add a new ringtone to your list of default options. You can choose from songs, artists, albums, genres or select a track from a folder. By searching through the files tab, you can even browse on Cloud storage for audio files. Once you have added a ringtone, it will appear in your list of tones. Simply select it and your new ringtone will be already set. The example pictured above is an MP3 track called Prince Johnny, by St. Vincent. Create custom ringtones using a third-party appThere are several apps on the Play Store which can do this, but for this tutorial, we'll be using an open-source app known as MP3 Cutter & Ringtone Maker. One thing good about this app is it does not blast you with ads right from the beginning, but only when you want to access select features. Removing the ads and unlocking all of its premium features (all songs, etc.) will cost a one-time fee of US$3.99. In-app purchases are required to access additional features, but the bare basics are good enough for the average Android user who wants nothing more than cut a select segment from their favorite MP3 track. This app allows you to use any sound or song you have on your phone as a ringtone. Once you have created your ringtone, you can then set it as your default sound or assign it to a specific contact. In addition to ringtones, the app can also create custom alarms and notification sounds.
Getting startedFirst things first, you will need to install the free MP3 Cutter & Ringtone Maker app from the Google Play Store. To turn a song into a ringtone, you'll also have to have the audio files or music you wish to use on your smartphone's internal storage or its microSD card. MP3 Cutter & Ringtone Maker is compatible with MP3, WAV, AAC, OGG and FLAC audio files, among others.
All the ringtones that you create will be stored in the Output Folder that can be accessed via the app’s main overview. What song will you use as your ringtone? Let us know in the comments. This article has been completely revised and new steps included in the tutorial. Comments from before the republishing date have been kept. I sometimes want to use my own song as a ringtone or notification alert. It wasn’t always the case, but doing this has become an effortless feat with Android. This guide will show you how to set an MP3 file as a custom ringtone or notification sound. Let’s get right to it. Also: The best customization apps for Android
Note: All steps in this tutorial were put together using a Pixel 4a with 5G running Android 13 and a custom PC with Windows 11. Keep in mind steps might differ depending on your hardware and software version. RequirementsRobert Triggs / Android Authority You don’t need much to set an MP3 file as a ringtone or notification sound. Technically, the only requirements are an Android phone and an MP3 file. You might need an internet connection, depending on whether you have the MP3 stored locally or not. You might also need a PC and extra software for trimming the audio file. Requirements:
Trimming the MP3 fileYou don’t want the whole song to be played as a ringtone. Well, you might, and you can skip this step if you do. That won’t always be the case, though. You’ll often want to hear only a specific part of a song or MP3 audio. You can use various software to trim your audio files, such as Adobe Audition, Reaper, and Pro Tools. We’ll only touch on a couple of options to simplify things, though; one for PC and one for Android. How to trim an MP3 file with Audacity:
How to trim an MP3 file with Music Editor:
Also read: How to record calls on Android phones How to set an MP3 file as a ringtoneDhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Now that your MP3 song is trimmed correctly, it’s time to prepare it for prime time. How to set an MP3 as a ringtone on Android:
How to set an MP3 file as a notification soundRyan Haines / Android Authority Notification sounds blast off more commonly than ringtones, so giving them your personal touch is essential. The process is very similar, but here’s a step-by-step guide to make things easier. Using an MP3 file as a notification sound:
Setting MP3 ringtones for specific contactsDavid Imel / Android Authority Setting a personalized ringtone for each contact is also possible in the stock Contacts app:
Next: 5 best Android apps for notification tones and ringtones FAQsWhat other file formats can I use to set a ringtone? MP3 is the most commonly used format for audio, songs, and ringtones, but it’s not the only one. Android all supports M4A, WAV, and OGG. Can I buy ringtones for Android? There are plenty of apps and websites for buying ringtones. Sadly, there is no official store for Android users to get them. It would be nice if we could simply pay for Android ringtones from the Google Play Store, just like Apple users can buy them from iTunes. Maybe sometime in the future. Is it legal to make my own ringtones? Generally speaking, in the USA, it is. You must use legally purchased songs, and you can’t sell or distribute the ringtones. Make sure you do your research, though, as we’re not legal counselors or experts. Also, laws can change from place to place, so look into your local laws. |